Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings
Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S. Last week, Canada celebrated the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a ribbon-cutti...
Starwatch: The summer triangle returns to the northern sky
One of the easiest patterns to spot, combination of Vega, Deneb and Altair is also visible in the southern hemisphere In the northern hemisphere we know that summer is truly upon us when the summer triangle appears overhead. Although not an official constellation, it is one of the easiest patterns...
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
Preliminary study shows older people who avoided food four hours before bed did better in problem solving tests Confining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers say. A pilot study of older...
Millions of people are losing weight using GLP-1s. How do the drugs affect their love lives?
Prescribing doctors often warn of the medications’ potential side-effects – but unexpected impacts on romantic relationships are less understood For Jennifer, obesity was the obvious culprit for most of her problems. The litigation attorney told herself it was the reason why she wasn’t being invited to parties, and why she...
‘It’s not rocket science’: a day in the life of a Nasa behavioral health scientist
Dr Suzanne Bell helps astronauts perform in a high-stress environment. To do that, she wakes up at 5am – without an alarm Tell us: what impact have GLP-1s had on your relationships? Dr Suzanne Bell, an organizational psychologist, leads the Behavioral Health and Performance Laboratory at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center....
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida
How lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn
'Teen takeovers' have raised safety concerns in cities across the U.S.
Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
Dry, windy weather is fueling a big wildfire a few miles north of Sisters, Oregon